"Visual Arts Career Now Possible" Says Hannah

CORCORAN ARTREACH SUCCESS STORY

Fifteen-year-old Hannah C's enthusiasm for art may never have matured into a potential career

path if it weren't for THEARC.

In the fall of 2008, her mother Marcy passed the Corcoran ArtReach classroom at THEARC

on a visit to the Levine School of Music, where her sons take guitar lessons. Marcy introduced herself to instructor Sandra Gobar and subsequently enrolled all of her children in classes for the

spring semester.

Since her first class with ArtReach, Hannah's interest in art has thrived. She received a scholarship to attend the program's summer camp in sculpture and printmaking, studied the work of influential artists and explored a variety of different media.

Gobar's guidance has helped Hannah become a better artist and given her the confidence to pursue art as a career. She hopes to train for a career in architecture or graphic design.

"When I show Ms. Sandra one of my sketches, she will critque it and show me what I need to do to become more proficient," Hannah said. "The Corcoran ArtReach program at THEARC has made the path to becoming an artist clearer; I now see careers in visual arts more within my reach than before."

WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?
Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

Community Opportunity Fair

"Renew Your Outlook On Life"

The FBR Branch of Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington and Parklands Community Center is holding a community opportunity fair on Wednesday March 24 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Please come and check out the following:

• Career Training
• Housing Workshops
• Financial iteracy Workshops
• Vocational & Trade Programs
• Health Screening
• Universities & Colleges
• High School & GED Programs

For more information call Parklands Community Center at 202-678-6500 or email Sasha Bruce

Youthwork at ddavis@sashabruce.og

WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?
Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org/ or you may call 1-202-889-5901.

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

FREDERICK DOUGLAS @ THEARC

• LIVING HISTORY at THEARC FREDERICK DOUGLASS PROGRAM

Frederick Douglass the internationally acclaimed abolitionist, orator and statesman, made his home in Washington, DC's Ward 8 for nearly 20 years. As a prolific writer, his body of work remains available today. Born into slavery in February of 1818 on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, his future was as bleak as any slave before him, and he suffered great pain and indignity. But Frederick Douglass found a way out and led the way for others. As a child, he learned to read and discovered the power of the written and spoken word. As a young adult, after escaping slavery, he used that power to fight for justice and equal opportunity.

ASK FREDERICK DOUGLASS A QUESTION!

To honor his legacy, a life-like animation, set in an exact replica of Douglass' study in his Anacostia home was created for THEARC and is available to the community. Interactive performances are also possible where the animation will answer questions from the audience! More than two hours of Douglass' famous speeches are recorded in varying lengths and complexity and programmed with coordinated body movements. The end result is dramatic and awe inspiring!

THEARC THEATRE

is a true community 365 seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) that was created to fill a performing arts void to enrich the lives of the residents. With the belief that the arts are the foundation of community development, THEARC Theatre pledges to be an outstanding vehicle for community playwrights, producers, directors, technicians, designers, actors, dancers, and musicians. THEARC Theatre has the capability to show full screen movies so this intimate venue is perfect for most theatrical performances and organizational meetings.

WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?
Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org/ or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

FREE YOUTH ART CLASSES

Did you ever want to explore underwater rock formations, marine and plant life?
Corcoran ArtReach @THEARC is accepting registration for youth art classes on Sargent and the Sea Exhibition. Best known for the society portraits he painted, the Corcoran Gallery of Art will be holding a groundbreaking exhibition featuring recently discovered John Singer Sargent’s marine paintings and drawings.

Unlocking your imagination and the mysteries of the sea, students will have the opportunity to create paintings, watercolors and drawings depicting seascapes and coastal scenes. All classes and supplies are FREE. No prior art experience is required. Registration is first come, first serve. Attendance required. Classes start September 21 and run thru December 10th.

For more information call 202-889-5088 or email Sandra Gobar sgobar@corcoran.org.

WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?

Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org/ or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

GETTING TO KNOW YOU! EMPLOYEES OF THEARC

LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! Nolvert & Students

How Nolvert Keeps The Theater Running!

An equipment break down during a performance can be disastrous! Luckily Nolvert Garcia, the technical director, is a multi talented young man who not only performs his duties with a smile, but is also great at repairing and keeping equipment running. His flexibility stretches every dollar the theater receives. As a teacher and mentor Nolvert also enjoys interacting with THEARC kids.

Here is how Dee, one of our interns, describes Nolvert’s teaching style. While pointing to what seems like one of hundreds of knobs on the sound board Nolvert asks “What’s this?” If the student doesn’t know, it’s okay because Nolvert isn’t afraid to let the students push buttons, turn knobs, try out the equipment and figure it out for themselves. And when they do there are plenty of high fives all around.

WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?

Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

i Can @ thearc newsletter-Did You Hear That?

by Morgan Clark



Nolvert Garcia ( pictured in the striped shirt) the technical director of THEARC Theater conducts hands on workshops teaching local students the art of sound design in a theater production. The students are a part of a summer long program

called THEART @ THEARC Theater, created to nurture the development of young producers, stage and house managers along with sound and lighting technicians. The kids range in ages 14-21 years old, along with a few talented younger individuals.



Garcia opened his portion of the program by refreshing some and introducing others to the operation of the soundboard. A soundboard allows for full control of all the sound in the theater on one piece of equipment.



"What's this?" Garcia asks his students while pointing to what seems like one of hundreds of knobs on the soundboard. If the student doesn't know, it's okay. Garcia isn't afraid to let the students push buttons, turn knobs, try out the equipment and figure it out for themselves. And when they do there are plenty of high fives to go around.


WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.



WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?


Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.



Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org/ or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

i Can @ thearc newletter-Producer of Your Own Show

Today you have a special treat in store. The youths in the i Can Workshop @ THEARC Theater created their own newsletter. So each day I will publish an article from it to give you the full flavor of their creativity.

Role Play: I CAN Youth Act as The Producers of Their Own Shows

By: Morgan Clark

One hand in a family size bag of cheetos and the other on the remote control, it's three in the afternoon and the typical young person on summer vacation is just waking up. But, by 3 o'clock THEART @ THEARC students have already been hard at work in and out of the theater.

Every Monday morning, students attend a class titled The Producer's Lens, taught by Kimberly Douglas pictured above. On the first day of class Douglas split up her class into two groups and asked them to think of a production that they wyould like to put on.

One group is producing a karaoke style music concert, featuring the look-a-likes of some of today's most popular hip hop and r&b artists like singer Trey Songz. They will also be holding a car wash to fund their event.

While the other group is producing a play titled "Our D.C." "Our D.C. is a collection of mini-plays, or skits, about the residents of Washington, D.C. It's goal is to show other's that our nation's capital is more than politics and museums.

From house manager to director, these students will be responsible for every aspect of putting on their shows. The show and fundraiser dates have yet to be announced.

WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?
Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org/ or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

MOVIE TUESDAY @ THEARC THEATER

Kids streaming out of the THEARC Theater Tuesday afternoons to bright colored balloons covering the floor of the lobby and squealing with delight as each of them are allowed to choose one. This is the scene each Tuesday and the brain child of THEARC Theater manager, Robin Harris. Yes, Movie Time Tuesday has become a big hit! With DVD’s donated by the staff the kids so far have enjoyed Kung Fu Panda, Once Upon A Forest and Spirit: Stallion of The Cimarron.


WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?
Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

The Summer Youth Employment program is in full swing at THEARC and to our great delight the kids enrolled the I Can Workshop at THEARC Theater Program showed their skills by creating the first ever i can @thearc newsletter. So with no further ado in their own words……..

Role Play: I CAN Youth Act as The Producers of Their Own Shows
By Morgan Clark

One hand in a family size bag of cheetos and the other on the remote control, it’s three in the afternoon and the typical young person on summer vacation is just waking up. But, by 3 o’clock THEART @ THEARC students have already been hard at work in and out of the theater.

Every Monday morning, students attend a class titled The Producer’s Lens, taught by Kimberly Douglas. On the first day of class Douglas split up her class into two groups and asked them to think of a production that they would like to put on.

One group is producing a karaoke style music concert, featuring the look-a-likes of some of today’s most popular hip hop and r&b artists like singer Trey Songz. They will also be holding a car wash to fund their event.

While the other group is producing a play titled “Our D.C.” “Our D.C.” is a collection of mini-plays, or skits, about the residents of Washington, D.C. It’s goal is to show other’s that our nation’s capital is more than politics and museums.

From house manager to director, these students will be responsible for every aspect of putting on their shows. The show and fundraiser dates have yet to be announced.


WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”